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We are NSW’s independent police oversight body
We review and monitor the way misconduct allegations about the NSW Police and NSW Crime Commission are handled.
We investigate allegations of serious misconduct.
We identify systemic issues that could contribute to misconduct, unlawful actions and unreasonable practices so they can be prevented.
If you have a complaint about the NSW police, you can come to us.
We oversee and monitor the way complaints about police are handled. If you have concerns or complaints about police, we are here to assist you.
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We review the way police investigate complaints about the NSW Police Force to ensure misconduct matters are dealt with appropriately. We also independently investigate the most serious misconduct matters.
What we do
We deal with complaints and misconduct information.
We publish investigation reports and research about misconduct and maladministration issues.
Learn about what the LECC can and cannot do, and if not, who can.
Explore recent highlights of work from our complaints assessments and investigations functions.
What is a critical incident
A critical incident is an incident involving a NSW police officer that results in the death or serious injury of a person.
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By monitoring critical incident investigations, we can make sure that the police investigation is competent, thorough and objective. We hope that this provides some comfort to the family of the person who has died or was injured, and to the public.
Recent highlights of our work
The Commission has made findings of serious misconduct against three officers and recommended the NSW Police Commissioner take disciplinary action against three officers according to a new Law Enforcement Conduct Commission report.
A report under section 132 of the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission Act 2016 concerning the conduct of Constable Daniel Keneally in fabricating evidence with intent to mislead a judicial tribunal.
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission made findings of serious misconduct against a senior NSW Police Force officer who crashed an unmarked police car in Sydney's NorthConnex in May 2023.
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